Shall the City of Arcata impose an electricity users tax rate of 45% on residential customers whose electricity usage exceeds 600% over the established Baseline Allowance with a sole exemption for households receiving an extended Medical Baseline from the electricity service supplier, and automatically terminating in twelve years (City of Arcata Resolution No. 112-52)?... »

Several citizens participated in the discussion, offering insight into possible benefits and negative consequences of the tax. Mayor Michael Winkler, a sustainable energy expert, also attended the meeting. »